title: A guide through the maze of long-term care.
abstract: Complicated requirements regarding eligibility and coverage as well as variations in the availability of programs confuse even the most diligent physicians trying to advise elderly patients about health care services. Nevertheless, awareness of such government and community resources is critical because physicians play an essential role in assisting the elderly to receive maximum health care benefits, particularly during long-term illness.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D005853:Geriatrics; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D008484:Medicaid / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006278:Medicare / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012943:Social Security / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States